Prevention Coordinator

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services in Partnership with the Buffalo County Tobacco Free Coalition (BCTFC) is hiring for a Prevention Coordinator

Position closes August 15, 2025 or until position is filled.Equal Opportunity Employer.

What you’ll do!

Provide technical assistance, training, and support to communities and coalitions working to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse in their community. The Prevention Coordinator implements the goals of the BCTFC work plan including reducing tobacco use, vaping, and eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke.

What you’ll need!

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field.
• Experience working with diverse groups.
• Basic understanding of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention concepts and services.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to independently plan and organize time, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Facilitation skills to effectively teach Mental Health First Aid Training and Drug-Free Workplace Training.
• Ability to effectively write grants.
• Marketing/Media experience is a plus, but not required.
• Satisfactory background check is required.

What we offer!

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and other desired criteria. Eligible for compensation increase after 6-month satisfactory probationary period has been completed along with Annual raises.
• Support. We’ll provide a positive environment and provide you the tools for success with the training that you need, performance reviews, and opportunity for compensation increases.
• We value a work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules.
• A fun, casual work environment.
• Employer paid Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account (Section 125 for childcare and medical expenses).
• Retirement – 403b Plan offering 6% employer contribution
• Paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave (vacation day accrual based on years of service)
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Voluntary term life insurance, vision insurance, AFLAC supplemental insurance.
• Employee assistance program

_ Who we are!_

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, one of six Behavioral Health Regions in Nebraska, is responsible for the development and coordination of publicly funded behavioral health services within its 22-county service area encompassing central and south central Nebraska. Region 3 contracts with and manages a network of community-based behavioral health providers. The system offers a comprehensive array of prevention, treatment and recovery support services for individuals across the life span experiencing a behavioral health challenge while focusing on the support of wellbeing, resiliency, recovery, and quality of life.

Interested individuals should submit a resume to Tammy Burgeson, Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, PO Box 2555, Kearney, NE 68848. www.region3.net

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,300.00 - $45,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have in facilitating trainings?
• What experience do you have in marketing/media?
• What experience do you have in writing grants?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,300 - $45,300